Company Description

Opening in late 2026, Delano London brings the spirit and celebrated heritage of the iconic Delano Miami Beach to London, reimagined for a new generation. Set overlooking Kensington Gardens, the hotel will feature 67 rooms and suites, Lana Lusa, the legendary Rose Bar and Rose Lounge, alongside The Source wellness offering.

Delano is a place where personality, creativity, and genuine connection come together. We value curiosity, individuality, and a sense of fun, creating an environment where our people can be themselves while delivering thoughtful, intuitive, and genuinely warm hospitality.

Delano London is part of Ennismore, a global collective of entrepreneurial, founder-built brands rooted in creativity, culture, and community, and a joint venture with Accor.

Joining Delano London means being part of something from the very beginning. It is an opportunity to help shape the next chapter of an iconic brand, work alongside an ambitious and creative team, and play a part in creating a hotel that feels distinctly Delano from day one.

Job Description

We are seeking an exceptional Assistant Chief Engineer to join the pre-opening team of Delano London.

Under the general guidance of the Chief Engineer, the Assistant Chief Engineer supports the planning and execution of maintenance and safety objectives across the property. This role assists in overseeing the engineering team, ensuring that all building systems, equipment, and infrastructure are operating efficiently and safely. The Assistant helps coordinate daily operations, supports preventive maintenance programs, and ensures timely completion of repairs and projects. In addition, this position plays a key role in upholding the property's appearance and functionality, contributing to a safe and comfortable environment for both guests and staff.

What you'll do...

• Support the Chief Engineer in the day-to-day management of the Engineering Department.
• Lead and supervise engineers and maintenance colleagues, ensuring high standards of workmanship and professionalism.
• Carry out regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house areas, plant rooms, and building services.
• Manage and prioritize reactive maintenance requests and ensure timely resolution.
• Support the implementation and delivery of the hotel's planned preventative maintenance programme.
• Monitor critical plant and systems including HVAC, heating, hot water, electrical systems, pumps, BMS, and life-safety systems.
• Maintain accurate engineering records, asset registers, maintenance logs, and statutory compliance documentation.
• Support statutory inspections and testing, ensuring actions are identified, tracked, and closed out.
• Assist with fire safety systems, emergency lighting, fire doors, life-safety equipment, and other critical compliance requirements.
• Ensure accessibility and guest-safety equipment, including DDA pull cords and baby-changing facilities, are regularly inspected and maintained.
• Manage and supervise external contractors, ensuring safe working practices, quality standards, and appropriate permits are followed.
• Ensure contractors comply with hotel procedures, RAMS, permits to work, and relevant health & safety requirements.
• Assist with energy, water, and utility monitoring and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Respond effectively to engineering emergencies and minimize disruption to guests and hotel operations.
• Support the Chief Engineer with budgeting, procurement, and control of engineering expenditure.
• Maintain appropriate levels of engineering spares, tools, and consumables.
• Work closely with Housekeeping, Front Office, Food & Beverage, Security, and other departments to resolve operational issues.
• Participate in an on-call and emergency response rota as required.
• Promote a strong culture of health, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with relevant legislation, British Standards, manufacturer requirements, and hotel procedures.